We would like to wish everyone a pleasant Easter weekend, particularly those working in and for schools and colleges. For a summary of the research we've recently published, take a look at our latest NFER Direct newsletter 👉 https://bit.ly/2MyAIsP

New blog post on securing teachers in the most needed areas Our Education Workforce Research Lead, Jack Worth, discusses four ways which the Government could ensure they attract teachers in the areas they are most needed. Read the post 👉 bit.ly/4tpRpI5

We've published our latest Impact Review, the annual overview of the research insights we've generated to improve the lives of children and young people. Download the full review 👉 bit.ly/3NDbHyJ

🏫 Recent analysis of the #FE workforce, funded by @gatsbyed.bsky.social, found significant variety and variability in the job roles and sub-roles reported across colleges. Our latest blog post, suggests that a more streamlined approach could support recruitment and retention. 👇 bit.ly/41Az0MC

📩 The latest edition of our NFER Direct newsletter has now been sent to subscribers, and it features details of our Education Workforce research programme, new SEND research, and much more... To read the newsletter, or to subscribe to future issues, visit bit.ly/2MyAIsP

Having explored in detail the current state of the early years, school support staff, further education and school teacher workforces, we have brought together the key findings from our education workforce research programme into a summary report. Find out more 👇 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...

The DfE hitting its 6,500 new teacher target is one thing, but it must also ensure to attract teachers in the areas they are most needed, explains @thenfer.bsky.social’s @jackworth.bsky.social

We're thrilled to be heading up this incredibly exciting project alongside The HG Foundation, which can only happen thanks to partners like @thenfer.bsky.social!

🗣️ "A comprehensive, targeted approach will be essential if the Government is to achieve its ambitions for a stronger, more sustainable education system.” @jackworth.bsky.social shares his thoughts following the publication of our Education Workforce summary report. 👇 [1/2]

🆕 | NFER publishes final report into the state of the education workforce in England in 2026. We've now published an overview report which brings together the key findings from the four reports we've published over the past few weeks. Find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/4881nFD [1/2]

We will be publishing a summary report tomorrow, highlighting the current state of the education workforce in England. This is the fifth and final report in a series funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org Keep a look out for updates on our website and social media channels.

Our new research has revealed a striking divide in England's adult skills landscape, with 8.5 million adults in England still in-need of support. The report does however show a significant improvement in the skills of young adults skills since 2012. Find out more 👇 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...

📩 The next edition of our NFER Direct e-newsletter will be published at the end of this week. For a summary of the latest news and commentary from our research experts, visit bit.ly/2MyAIsP to subscribe.

Our annual review of the Teacher Labour Market in England shows that recruitment into initial teacher training (ITT) increased significantly in the 2025/26 academic year, and that fewer school teachers are leaving the workforce each year. Find out more 👇 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...

✍️ New blog post on proposed SEND reforms in the Schools White Paper 📄 Senior Research Manager Matt Walker discusses the possible introduction of individual support plans (ISPs) for all pupils with SEND, and the potential challenges. Read the post 👇

🗣️ “Following more than a decade of persistent teacher recruitment and retention challenges, it is encouraging to see some signs of improvement." @jackworth.bsky.social shares his thoughts on our latest School Teacher Labour Market in England Annual Report, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org 👇 [1/2]

#Teacher recruitment: Chemistry & maths forecast to be above target for 2026/27. But languages, biology, D&T lagging behind. @jackworth.bsky.social @thenfer.bsky.social warn govt must boost bursaries & protect pay to meet future staffing needs in secondary #schools buff.ly/eJxnP85 #teaching

Our latest analysis of the school teacher workforce in England has shown signs of improvement. The new @nuffieldfoundation.org funded research shows primary recruitment reached its target for the first time in four years last year and is set to again in 2026/27. 👇 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...

The free launch webinar for our Education Workforce in England reports, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org, will begin in around 10 minutes. ⏰ Everyone who's pre-registered should have a link to join in their email inbox or calendar. zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Our free webinar discussing our 2026 review of the education workforce in England gets underway at 2pm today!📣 Find out more below and sign-up here 👉 zoom.us/webinar/regi...

🆕 | Our latest research shows school teacher recruitment and retention is improving, but shortages persist in some subjects. Learn more from our eighth annual look at the School Teacher Labour Market in England, funded by Nuffield Foundation 👇 bit.ly/4bxUoqz

We will be publishing our eighth annual look at the School Teacher Labour Market in England tomorrow, featuring brand new insights on teacher recruitment, retention, pay and workload. Keep a look out for updates on our website and social media channels. [1/2]

"A clearer understanding of FE roles will improve our analysis of shortages across the sector. It can also help shape both initial and continuous teacher education, and the support put in place to help individuals who are moving between roles" New Gatsby-commissioned research on the FE workforce

🆕 NFER and @impactedgroup.bsky.social to co-evaluate five-year IntoTech programme from @futuresforalluk.bsky.social and The Hg Foundation that aims to improve young people's access to tech careers. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/4lJjNCs

We're hosting a free webinar which will discuss some of the key findings from five reports that focus on the full scope of the education workforce in England, from early years through to further education & incorporating school support staff & the school teacher workforces. 👉 bit.ly/4r2OCmG [1/2]

Following the publication of our Further Education (FE) Workforce report last week, we've published further new research today, funded by @gatsbyed.bsky.social, which explores the range of job roles and characteristics in the FE workforce. Find out more 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/publications...

Latest research into the Further Education workforce reveals that vacancies for construction and engineering teachers, two priority sectors for the government's growth agenda, have reached one in 10 roles in some regions. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/47Crbtd

Latest @nuffieldfoundation.org -funded research reveals that Further Education (FE) teachers are earning on average 20% less than their secondary school peers. Pay has also declined in real terms by almost a fifth since 2011. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/47Crbtd [1/2]

With the government looking to establish a SEND inclusion base at every secondary school and most primary schools, two of our research experts explore what we can learn from current bases, and whether they can provide a meaningful solution to the SEND crisis. Read the post 👉 bit.ly/409XBHH

🗣️“FE teachers play a vital role in giving students the education and skills they need to enter the labour market." Education Workforce Lead, @jackworth.bsky.social, gives his reaction to new research on the Further Education Workforce. 👇 Read the full response 👉 bit.ly/4roPulq

🆕 | New evidence reveals that the pay gap between further education and secondary school teachers is the widest since at least 2010. Find out more in the third of our Nuffield Foundation funded reports on the Education Workforce. 👇 https://bit.ly/4roPulq

We will be publishing the third of our reports, funded by the @nuffieldfoundation.org, on the Education Workforce tomorrow. The focus this time is on the Further Education Workforce. Keep a look out for updates on our website and social media channels. [1/2]

Rising demand for SEND provision appears to be an important factor in explaining why there the number of teaching assistants continues to rise, compared to five years ago, according to new @nuffieldfoundation.org-funded research. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/4bcSWtw

We’re hosting a webinar on all our new Education Workforce findings, featuring a key insights presentation from @jackworth.bsky.social, plus reactions from panellists @leoracruddas.bsky.social, @sarahronan.bsky.social & @hughesdavid.bsky.social. 📅 19 March ⏰ 14:00 - 15:15 Register 👉 bit.ly/4r2OCmG

In a brand new blog post, we explore the current SEND landscape in England's schools, and ask whether the government's ambition for every secondary school and many primary schools to have an inclusion base is effective, and actually inclusive. Read the post 👉 bit.ly/409XBHH

Schools in England are facing increasing challenges in recruiting teaching assistants and other support staff. New #NuffieldFunded research shows that teaching assistant roles are the hardest to fill. @emilytanner.bsky.social manages the grant. Find out more 👇

School support staff leaving English schools in record numbers, finds @thenfer.bsky.social report www.tes.com/magazine/new... @cerysturner.bsky.social @tesmagazine.bsky.social

🗣️ "Support staff make up a significant proportion of the school workforce and are essential to delivering high quality education." Education Workforce Lead, @jackworth.bsky.social, gives his reaction to new research on the School Support Staff Workforce. 👇 Read the full response 👉 bit.ly/4u96VJn

🆕 | Three in four school leaders are struggling to recruit teaching assistants (TAs), and are finding it even more challenging than recruiting teachers, according to our new Nuffield Foundation funded research. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/4u96VJn

We will be publishing the second of our five Education Workforce in England reports, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org tomorrow, this time focusing on school support staff. Keep a look out for updates on our website and social media channels.

In a couple of weeks, we're co-hosting a free webinar with the Chartered Management Institute and The Liminal Space which will discuss how workers lives and employers needs are changing, particularly with the rapid adoption of AI. 📅 Tuesday 17 March ⏰ 13:00 - 14:00 Find out more 👉 bit.ly/4cjjPhE

Our latest research, funded by The @nuffieldfoundation.org, shows that the pay for the early years workforce is low compared to otherwise similar workers, especially for staff who are more highly qualified. www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas... [1/3]

Our latest research examining the Early Years Workforce in England, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org, has shown that Early Years staff consistently earn around 30% less than otherwise similar workers. Find out more 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...

🗣️ "To ensure that children receive the best start in life, more must be done to encourage those with higher levels of qualifications to enter the Early Years sector & stay, & provide opportunities for all staff to progress their careers.” Education Workforce Lead, @jackworth.bsky.social 👇 [1/2]

This year’s annual review of the education workforce in England is going to be more extensive than ever before, with five different reports examining several aspects of the education workforce in England. Lead researcher for the programme, @jackworth.bsky.social, explains more below 👇

🆕 | New research shows that Early Years pay is low compared to otherwise similar workers, especially for higher qualified staff. Early Years workers with higher qualification levels also report more limited opportunities for career progression. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/4ceyWJg [1/2]

We will be releasing new research tomorrow examining the Early Years workforce in England. 🏫 Our new research, funded by the @nuffieldfoundation.org, is the first of five new reports looking at different elements of the education workforce in England being released over the next five weeks.

This webinar with the @learnworkuk.bsky.social gets underway in less than 30 minutes! 👇⏱️ A recording will be made available afterwards for those unable to attend.

🗣️ "The strategies set out in today’s White Paper have the potential to strengthen the system and support high quality education." Our Chief Executive, Carole Willis, has reacted to today's launch of the Government’s Schools White Paper and SEND support plans. Full quote 👉 bit.ly/40lT5Wu

We are co-hosting a free webinar tomorrow, which will discuss how AI is affecting the labour market & how the adult skills system can be reinvigorated to better meet the needs of people in at-risk occupations. 📆 24 February ⏰ 13:00 - 14:00 Find out more & register 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/events/turni...